SIC 1221 — Bituminous Coal and Lignite Surface Mining
SIC 1221 is 'Bituminous Coal and Lignite Surface Mining', a 4-digit Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code under Major Group 12: Coal Mining (Division B: Mining); it maps to modern 2022 NAICS code(s): 212114 (Surface Coal Mining).
Description & Classification
SIC code 1221 representing 'Bituminous Coal and Lignite Surface Mining' is an industry category in the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system under U.S. OSHA and Federal procurement registers.
Modern NAICS Crosswalk
Trace the modern equivalent classifications in the 2022 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) database:
- NAICS 212114 - Surface Coal Mining (via SIC1987:1221→NAICS1997:212111→2002:212111→2007:212111→2012:212111→2017:212111→2022:212114)
Classification Details
| SIC Code | 1221 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Bituminous Coal and Lignite Surface Mining |
| Division | Division B: Mining |
| Major Group | Major Group 12: Coal Mining |
| Source / Verified | US Census 1987 SIC Concordance / 2026-06-28 |
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for legacy SIC code 1221:
- SIC Codes Complete Compliance Guide — Detailed history and active legal applications of the SIC classification framework.
- Why Legacy SIC Codes Persist Guide — How credit systems and the SEC still rely on SIC metadata.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Trace industrial code conversions dynamically.
- SIC Major Group 12 Hub — View other legacy industries in this business division.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What industry does SIC code 1221 represent?
SIC 1221 is 'Bituminous Coal and Lignite Surface Mining', a 4-digit Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code under Major Group 12: Coal Mining (Division B: Mining); it maps to modern 2022 NAICS code(s): 212114 (Surface Coal Mining).
What is the modern 2022 NAICS mapping for SIC 1221?
SIC code 1221 maps to modern NAICS codes: 212114 - Surface Coal Mining.